Economy
Mirziyoyev Orders Faster Privatization in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s president calls for faster privatization, reduced state share and digital reforms after reviewing inefficiencies in state enterprises and land use.
Mirziyoyev Orders 30 Trillion Soums in Additional Revenue Through Digital Tax Controls
Uzbekistan's president orders 30 trillion soums in extra budget revenue using AI and digital controls to curb shadow economy and modernize tax administration.
Mirziyoyev Highlights Achievements and Ambitions of Uzbekistan’s Geology Sector
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulates geologists on their professional holiday, noting major resource discoveries and ambitious growth targets for 2030.
Earthquake in Afghanistan Felt Across Uzbekistan
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province on April 3, 2026, with tremors felt in multiple regions of Uzbekistan.
Mirziyoyev Outlines Major Reform of Insolvency System
President Mirziyoyev presented a comprehensive plan to modernize Uzbekistan’s insolvency framework, improve enterprise recovery, and implement digital solutions.
Mirziyoyev Reviews Higher Education and Science Reform Initiatives
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviews proposals to modernize Uzbekistan’s higher education and scientific research system, including flagship universities, research clusters, and digital innovation programs.
Mirziyoyev Outlines Key Development Goals for Bukhara
President Mirziyoyev sets ambitious targets for Bukhara region, boosting industry, agriculture, tourism, and infrastructure for 2026 and beyond.
Mirziyoyev Discusses Uzbekistan Tourism Development with UNWTO
President Mirziyoyev met UNWTO Secretary-General Shaikha Nasser Al-Nowais to expand Uzbekistan’s tourism sector, targeting 20 million visitors by 2030 and 7% GDP contribution.
Mirziyoyev Launches Uzbekistan’s National Dendropark Project
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev inaugurated Uzbekistan’s National Dendrological Park as part of the “Yashil Makon” project, expanding green spaces and sustainable forestry nationwide.
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan Strengthen Strategic Partnership
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev to discuss expanding Uzbek-Kazakh cooperation in trade, industry, tourism, and humanitarian exchange.